FLINTSHIRE beekeepers have shown their gratitude to NHS workers on the coronavirus frontline with donations of honey.

Black Mountain Honey, based in Nercwys, joined the Welsh Honey Cluster in 2019 to help support their ambition to sustainably grow the business and provide, artisan honey products through local retailers and their online store.

To celebrate World Bee Day, Welsh Beekeepers, including Black Mountain Honey, are marking the day by recognising the work of those caring for the sick and elderly during the coronavirus pandemic and sharing their activities on-line with the worldwide beekeeping community.

The Leader:

Cherry Reid Sharon Mcleod Miller pictured with some of the donated honey

The Leader previously reported that Several beekeepers across Wales would be delivering jars of Welsh honey to local care homes and hospitals to give staff a little pick-me-up and show their gratitude to those who are putting themselves on the frontline.

Black Mountain Honey received funding through the Welsh Honey Cluster to donate 50 jars of honey to two NHS departments who have been working tirelessly over the past few months - Liverpool Women's Hospital Delivery Suite and Connah's Quay District Nurses.

Laurence Edwards from Black Mountain Honey said: 'I feel privileged to be given the opportunity by the Welsh Honey Cluster to donate Black Mountain Honey to two very worthwhile NHS departments to celebrate World Bee Day.

The Leader:

Sharon Mcleod Miller pictured with some of the donated honey

“The departments are an asset to their respective communities, and they have continued their critical work throughout the most challenging conditions. We hope they enjoy the gift packs and join us in our quest to #SaveTheBees.”

Each year, the UK produces 3,000-4,000 tonnes of honey – of which around 10 per cent comes from Wales. However, that is less than one per cent of the total amount of honey consumed in the UK, as around 35,000 tonnes are imported to meet consumer demand.